The Throwback

> Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *This sweater was inspired by my childhood and weekends spent in northern Michigan on the sand dunes. It is my favorite cardigan for layering and keeping warm all Autumn and Winter long! This sweater is worked flat from the top down, seamlessly, except for the sleeves which are knit in the round.* The Throwback is now available in Spanish (thank you [vanessapellisa](/people/vanessapellisa)!) and Japanese (thank you [amirisu](/people/amirisu)!) **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7) *Sample shown is Size 2, worn on a 34” bust with 5” positive ease.* **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 35 (39, 43, 47)(51, 55, 59)” 89 (99, 109, 119.5)(129.5, 140, 150) cm *This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 5”/13 cm positive ease. There are notes in the pattern to help with picking the size best suited for you!* **YARN** Worsted Weight in 4 colors Color A (Main Color) - 565 (620, 680, 770)(835, 930, 1000) g 980 (1075, 1185, 1335)(1455, 1620, 1740) yds Contrast Colors B, C & D - 50g/150 yds each **SUGGESTED YARN** Magpie Domestic Worsted (115 g/200 yds) *This base has been discontinued. Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted would make a great substitute!* Color A - Tin Roof Rusted - 5 (6, 6, 7)(8, 9, 9) skeins Spincycle Dream State (50 g/150 yds) Color B - Stay Ready - 1 skein Color C - Deep Bump - 1 skein Color D - Melancholia - 1 skein **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down one for ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapesty needle, scissors **GAUGE** 18.5 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Casting On Backwards Loop Cast On Untwisted M1 Short Rows Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off Stranded Color Work Colorwork from a Chart Increasing Decreasing Top Down, Seamless sweater knitting Ribbing Knitting Purling Knitting Flat Knitting in the Round Picking up Stitches [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr